Ancestors of Anne Michelle Hostetler





5th Generation




Great Great Grandparents




 PARENTS OF CHRISTIAN C. HOSTETLER  444  



MOSES M. HOSTETLER  4444  (1844-1903).   Moses Hostetler was born on March 21, 1844, in Ohio to  Moses Hostetler and Elizabeth Mast .  He died on January 29, 1903, in Topeka, Lagrange County, Indiana.  Below is the Moses Hostetler's obituary found in HERALD OF TRUTH, Vol. XL, No. 7, February 12, 1903 - pg 55.



HOSTETLER.-On the 29th of Jan. 1903, near Emma, LaGrange Co., Ind., of diabetes and gangrene, Moses M. Hostetler, aged 58 Y., 10 M., 8 D. He leaves a wife, ten sons and four daughters to mourn his departure, but not without hope. Bro. Hostetler suffered much the last few years, but bore it all with Christian fortitude and a full resignation to the will of God. His last admonitions were that his family should so live that they could all be reunited in heaven. Funeral on Feb. 1st at the Emma M.H. Services by D.J. Johns, from 3 Tim. 4:6-8, assisted by D.D. Miller.



MARY ANN MEHL  4445 (1845-1918).  Mary Ann Mehl was born on October 21, 1845, in Holmes, Ohio to  Christian Mehl and Anna Schrock .   She died in 1918.

  



 PARENTS OF EDNA MILLER  445  



JOHN J. MILLER  4454 (1841-1933).   John J. Miller was born on December 3, 1841, in Cambria County, Pennsylvania to Bishop Henry A. Miller and Martha Miller.   He died on May 25, 1933 in LaGrange County, Indiana.  The following is John Miller's obituary from The Gospel Herald, Vol. XXVI, No. 11 - June 15, 1933, Page 238, 239.



Miller - John J., eldest son of Bishop Henry A. Miller and Martha Miller, was born Dec. 3, 1841, in Cambria Co., Pa.; died in LaGrange Co., Ind., from the infirmities of old age, May 25, 1933; aged 91 y. 5 m. 22 d. At the age of three years his parents moved from Pennsylvania by wagon to near Waterford, Elkhart Co., Ind., and seven years later to LaGrange Co., Ind., on the farm, where he continuously resided unto the time of his death, with the exception of only three years, thus having spent 77 years on the same farm. Bro. Miller was twice married; first to Mary L. Taylor. To this union were born 6 children. The mother and wife preceded him in death, also 2 daughters (Ida and Grace) and 2 sons (Alton and Albert). Two children survive (Mrs. Edna Hostetler of Shipshewana and Edwin G. Miller of Goshen); also 1 foster son (Casper Bean of Michigan), 15 grandchildren and 27 great-grandchildren, 1 sister (Mrs. Charity Nusbaum of Middlebury, Ind.). His second marriage took place Jan. 191, 1915, to Lizzie Blough, who remained his faithful and helpful companion until death. He was a member of the Shore Mennonite Church. He loved to spend his time in singing Christian songs, one of his favorite choruses being, "There will be no more sorrow there." His funeral was held at the Mennonite Church near Shipshewana, Ind., on May 29 in charge of Y.C. Miller and O.S. Hostetler.


MARY TAYLOR  4455 (1844-1910).  Mary Taylor was born on October 18, 1844 in Indiana.  She married John J. Miller.  Mary Taylor died on October 12, 1910 in LaGrange County, Indiana.   The following is Mary Taylor's obituary found in the Gospel Herald - Volume III, Number 30 - October 27, 1910, pages 479, 480.



Miller.--On Oct. 12, 1910, in Lagrange Co., Ind., Mary Taylor, wife of John H. Miller; aged 65 y. 11 m. 24 d. She is survived by her husband, 3 children, 2 sisters, 1 brother and many friends. She was the mother of six children, three of whom preceded her to the eternal world. She united with the Mennonite Church many years ago and was a consecrated child of God. Her earnest, patient, helpful life was truly an inspiration to all who knew her. She ever manifested a truly meek and humble spirit and a sincerity of heart that is worthy of imitation by all who profess to be the followers of Jesus. She grieved over the fact that so many professed followers of the Lord indulge so much in the display of worldliness. Funeral services at the Shore meeting house by John F. Funk of Elkhart, Yost Miller and Amos Cripe from the text, II Cor. 5:1. While this sad affliction is deeply felt by the bereaved husband and children, we trust that all of them may thereby be led nearer to God and seek to meet the dear companion and mother on the bright shores beyond. In the Church, may her bright Christian example not soon be forgotten.
J. F. Funk.







 PARENTS OF AARON NOFZINGER  454 



JOSEPH C. NAFZIGER  4544  (1838-1908).  Joseph Nafziger was born in 1838. He married Magdalena Nafziger on Jan. 15, 1863. Came to the US around 1860. Is the father of those who were designated by the name "Sep" rather than Nofziger, like Aaron Sep, Yonnie Sep and their six sisters. Spelled his name Nofziger in the U.S. Joseph Nafziger died in 1908.


MAGDALENA NAFZIGER  4545  (1842-1912).  Magdalena Nafziger was born on June 4, 1842 in Fulton County, Ohio.   She married Joseph C. Nafziger on Jan. 15, 1863.  Magdalena Nafziger died on March 1, 1812.   The following obituary was found in the Gospel Herald - Volume IV, Number 50 - March 14, 1912 - page 803, 804.





Nafziger.- Magdalena Nafziger was born in Fulton Co., O., June 4, 1842; died Mar 1, 1912; aged 69 y. 8 m. 27 d. She was united in marriage with Joseph C. Nafziger Jan. 15, 1863. To this union were born 4 sons and 6 daughters. She leaves 2 sons, 5 daughters, 18 grandchildren, 2 brothers, a sister and a large number of relatives and friends to mourn her departure, but their loss is her eternal gain. Her husband, a daughter, 2 sons and 5 grandchildren preceded her to the spirit world. She was a faithful member of the Amish Mennonite Church. Funeral at the Central Church, Mar. 3, where a large number of people assembled to pay their last tributes of respect to the departed. Funeral sermon by H. Rychner and E. L. Frey. Buried in Eckley Cemetery.







 PARENTS OF PEARL ELIZABETH EASH   455



ISAAC N. EASH  4554 (1850-1934) Isaac N. Eash was born Nov. 30, 1850 at Johnstown, Pennsylvania to  John N. Eash and Elizabeth Hershberger.    Isaac Eash married Elizabeth "Betsey" Hostetler on September 15, 1881, in LaGrange County, Indiana.  Below is Isaac Eash's obituary found in Gospel Herald - Vol. XXVII, No. 4 - April 26, 1934, page 94, 95.



Eash.-Isaac Eash was born Nov. 30, 1850, at Johnstown, Pa.; died at the home of his daughter, Edna Harrer, near Howe, Ind., Mar. 23, 1934; aged 84 y. 3 m. 23 d. He was married to Elizabeth Hostetler Sept. 15, 1881. To this union were born 5 children (John Eash, Wayland, Mich.; Mrs. John Harrer, Howe, Ind.; Mrs. Aaron Naftsinger, Garret, Ind.; William Eash and Mrs. Nona Newman), the latter two and his wife having preceded him in death. He also leaves 14 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. The cause of his death was old age and heart failure. In his early life he was united with the Mennonite Church at Shore, Ind., and in this faith he lived and died. Funeral services were held from the same place where he held his membership, conducted by the brethren, O. S. Hostetler and Josiah J. Miller.



ELIZABETH HOSTETLER  4555 (B. 1857)  Elizabeth "Betsey" Hostetler was born on February 23, 1857, in Holmes County, Ohio to  Benjamin Hostetler and Faronica Yoder.   She married Isaac N. Eash on September 15, 1881, in LaGrange County, Indiana.  





PARENTS OF OSCAR ALFRED STROMBERG 554



CARL WERNER STROMBERG   5544  (1864-1904) Carl Werner Stromberg was born in June 29, 1864, in Askerund, Swedan.  He married Kerstin Victoria Bolin in 1887, in Swedan.  He worked on trolley cars for a living.  He died May 8, 1904, in Chicago, Illinois.  

 
KERSTIN VICTORIA BOLIN  5545 (1863-1913)  Kerstin Victoria Bolin was born on January 26, 1863.  Kerstin Victoria Bolin married Carl Werner Stromberg in 1887, in Swedan.  Kerstin Victoria Bolin died August 31, 1913, in Chicago, Illinois.    



STROMBERG/BOLIN CHILDREN



            OSCAR ALFRED STROMBERG 5545a (1892-1953).  More information on Oscar Alfred Stromberg is in the 4th generation. 


           KERSTIN VICTORIA STROMBERG  5545b


           ALMA CHRISTINE STROMBERG  5545c


           ANNA MARIE STROMBERG  5545d


           CLARA SOPHIE STROMBERG 5545e






 PARENTS OF SARAH ELIZABETH HAGGARD  555 



JAMES N. HAGGARD  5554 (1849-1919).  James N. Haggard was born January 1, 1849, in Frankfort, Clinton, Indiana to  John W. Haggard and Martha Jane Thacker.    He married Sarah Elizabeth Kiser on November 27, 1867, in West Point, Tippecanoe, Indiana.  After Sarah's death James married Jennie.  James Haggard died on May 25, 1919, in Shelby, Tippecanoe, Indiana.  


The photo below was taken in Montmorenci, Indiana.  It is of James and Jennie Haggard, the father and step-mother of Sarah Elizabeth Haggard.  

 



SARAH ELIZABETH KISER  5555 (1851-1900).  Sarah Elizabeth Kiser was born about 1851, in West Point, Tippecanoe, Indiana.   She married James N. Haggard on November 27, 1867, in West Point, Tippecanoe, Indiana.  She died December 25, 1900, in Montmorenci, Tippecanoe, Indiana.